Okay, I finally caved and bought the Xie Lian plush from this collection... and OMG it's even cuter in person!

The fabric is super soft - like 'can't stop squishing it' level of soft. The stitching is really neat and the little details (like his robes and hair) are surprisingly accurate for a plushie.

Mine took about 12 days to arrive which wasn't bad at all. The packaging was secure with bubble wrap - no damage during shipping unlike some other collectibles I've ordered.

Only minor complaint? The price stings a bit (why are cute things always so expensive??). But honestly, seeing Xie Lian's adorable face on my shelf every morning makes it totally worth it.

Pro tip: If you're getting one, might as well get Hua Cheng too because they look SO CUTE together. My wallet hates me but my anime heart is thriving!